Tough water restrictions expected again on Sunshine Coast: ‘It’s just going to happen’
B.C.'s Sunshine Coast is working to slash water consumption amid concerns about another dry summer during a multi-year drought that's led to extreme restrictions in prior years.
Environment
May 23
Trump suffers twin defeats in efforts to dismiss Georgia, classified docs cases
A federal judge refused Thursday to throw out the classified documents prosecution against Donald Trump, rejecting a defense argument that the case should be tossed.
U.S. News
Apr 4
‘I believe they’re looking for me’: Man arrested after triple stabbing in Mississauga, Ont.
Three people, including two teenagers, have been injured after a triple stabbing in Mississauga early Friday and a man has been arrested.
Crime
May 10
Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents
Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.
Canada
May 24
Private primary care clinic in Halifax says it’s helping address health-care gaps
The founder of Bluenose Health says the private care clinic has been helping to address healthcare gaps since opening its doors in Halifax in early 2023.
Health
May 22
Youth in Guelph can apply for microgrants for climate change initiatives
The funds can be used towards environmental projects such as recycling and waste reduction, tree planting and greenhouse gas emission reduction programs.
Environment
May 9
Iran’s president, foreign minister dead in helicopter crash, state TV reports
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the country’s acting president.
World
May 20
Helicopter carrying Iran’s president suffers a ‘hard landing’ in misty forest
Some Iranian media began urging the public to pray for President Ebrahim Raisi and the others on board.
World
May 19
The aftermath: 1 year after historic Halifax wildfire changed a community forever
On May 27, 2023, a wildfire broke out in the Halifax suburb of Upper Tantallon. The blaze destroyed 151 homes and forced more than 16,000 residents to flee the area.
Fire
4 hours
‘Off the charts’: Residents concerned over E. coli count in Middle Shuswap River
‘We've got tests that show that E. coli is off the charts,’ said Bee Safe founder Huguette Allen. ‘They couldn't even calculate it. It was over 2,420.’
Health
May 24
Does ‘No Mow May’ actually help bees? A master gardener and professor weigh in
Richelle Gregg, a master gardener in Timberlea, N.S., describes the No Mow May movement as a 'bit controversial' as the outcome isn't always helpful to certain native bee species.
Environment
May 18
Some improvement to Montreal Village but troubles persist, community members say
The city launched a strategy to revitalize the historic LGBTQ district after locals raised concerns amid intersecting homelessness, drug use and mental health issues in the area.
Canada
Apr 21
Pet food banks see dwindling donations, rising need across B.C.
BC SPCA animal centres have continued to see a drop in the number of donations of pet food and supplies and that's raising concerns.
Canada
May 24
Pickleballers raise a racket after North Saanich votes to shutter courts
Players of the popular racket sport were shocked to learn this week that the municipality's council has voted to shutter a set of busy pickleball courts at Wain Park.
Politics
May 3
Indian PM Modi raises anti-Muslim rhetoric as election heats up
In recent rallies, Modi has called Muslims “infiltrators” and said they “have too many children,” referring to a Hindu nationalist trope that Muslims produce more children.
World
May 7
Penticton to randomly inspect recycling, yard-waste carts
The city says the program’s goal is to lower its recycling contamination rate to 6 per cent from 8 per cent by December.
Canada
May 14
BC SPCA food bank in urgent need of supplies
The BC SPCA says it has seen an 'ongoing decrease' in donations of pet food and supplies coming in since January, as people grapple with the rising cost of living.
Canada
May 23
Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say
The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures, along with higher humidity, should reduce the chances of intense activity at the Parker Lake wildfire.
Fire
May 15
Canada safe sport commission to be led by former Ontario chief justice
The commission's mandate is to delve into problems amid what the current and former federal sport ministers have called a safe-sport crisis in Canada.
Canada
May 9
Broadway subway, Pattullo Bridge replacement both delayed by 1 year
In a Friday media release, B.C.'s Ministry of Transportation revealed that the Broadway subway and the Pattullo Bridge replacement projects will both be delayed by at least a year.
Politics
May 24
